Barrie news

• Boy nearly drowns at Barrie's Centennial Beach

  16-07-2018 05:50 via CTV News Barrie
  A boy has been rushed to a Toronto hospital after a near-drowning in Barrie.
  
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• Barrie Police attended Splash On Water Park shortly after 5:00pm for a 12 y/o in medical distress. He was transpor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  16-07-2018 03:21 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Barrie Police attended Splash On Water Park shortly after 5:00pm for a 12 y/o in medical distress.He was transpor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Thief makes off with safe after break-in at Hewitts Farm

  16-07-2018 01:03 via CTV News Barrie
  Hewitts Farm Market and Bakery was robbed early Saturday morning, and police are still searching for the suspect.
  
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• 92-year-old man dead after two-vehicle collision in southern Ontario

  15-07-2018 23:57 via CTV News Barrie
  Provincial police say a 92-year-old man is dead after a collision in a southern Ontario town near Lake Simcoe.
  
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• Former NHL goalie Ray Emery, 35, drowns in Lake Ontario near Hamilton

  15-07-2018 23:54 via CTV News Barrie
  Hamilton police say former NHL goalie Ray Emery has drowned in Lake Ontario.
  
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• Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Tiny Township

  15-07-2018 18:26 via CTV News Barrie
  A man believed to be in his 50s or 60s has died following a single-vehicle collision into a tree.
  
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• Man critically injured in Barrie rooming house fire

  15-07-2018 01:15 via CTV News Barrie
  When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with flames and heavy smoking coming from the main floor of the house.
  
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• End of Ontario electric vehicle rebate program expected to hit sales

  15-07-2018 01:06 via CTV News Barrie
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to cancel rebates for electric vehicles in the province is expected to have a knock-on effect on sales.
  
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• Restriction to parts of Temagami put in place where wild fires are spreading

  15-07-2018 01:03 via CTV News Barrie
  The number of forest fires raging in northeastern Ontario is down, but officials say the battle isn't over yet.
  
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• #BPSMarineSafety Constable Bovair is on the water this weekend! Do you have your Marine Safety Kit? Make sure yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 16:00 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  #BPSMarineSafety Constable Bovair is on the water this weekend! Do you have your Marine Safety Kit?Make sure yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• LOCATED: 27-year-old Samantha MCINNIS has been located safe by police. Thank you to those concerned citizens and th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 14:18 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  LOCATED: 27-year-old Samantha MCINNIS has been located safe by police. Thank you to those concerned citizens and th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Owen Sound police seize over $100,000 worth of drugs during raids

  14-07-2018 01:23 via CTV News Barrie
  Owen Sound Police have wrapped up a lengthy investigation resulting in the seizure of over $100,000 worth of drugs and $18,000 in cash.
  
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• Canada’s best golfers head to Collingwood

  14-07-2018 01:20 via CTV News Barrie
  Some of Canada’s best golfers are in our region this week testing their skills at The Great Lakes Tour Collingwood Classic.
  
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• Farmers worry dry spell will hurt crops

  14-07-2018 00:54 via CTV News Barrie
  The extended dry spell has farmers hoping for rain.
  
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• Major Simcoe County road work project on track

  13-07-2018 23:55 via CTV News Barrie
  County Road 90 is full of construction pylons, dirt and traffic.It’s a major project that drivers have been dealing with for years.
  
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• Numerous people homeless after fire rips through rental home

  13-07-2018 22:57 via CTV News Barrie
  Numerous people are homeless after the rental house they were living in caught fire on Thursday evening in Port Carling.
  
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• A little horsing around before #BPSCampWeek1 graduation today! All campers graduated with honours however Camper Ja… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-07-2018 22:51 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  A little horsing around before #BPSCampWeek1 graduation today! All campers graduated with honours however Camper Ja… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Innisfil Beach Park closing overflow parking lot

  13-07-2018 22:44 via CTV News Barrie
  The Town of Innisfil has decided to close the overflow grass parking lot at the park on Friday because of the fire ban.
  
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• 🍕Pizza, who wants pizza! 🍕Thank you @DomPizzaBarrie, there’s nothing better than enjoying a pizza you made yourself… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-07-2018 22:30 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  🍕Pizza, who wants pizza! 🍕Thank you @DomPizzaBarrie, there’s nothing better than enjoying a pizza you made yourself… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Port Dover rally underway for Friday the 13th

  13-07-2018 22:08 via CTV News Barrie
  In Port Dover, the ‘Friday the 13th” Biker Rally got underway.
  
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• ‘Speeding and racing’ a big problem in Bradford

  13-07-2018 22:00 via CTV News Barrie
  Nearly two dozen speeding and racing charges were laid in Bradford in just one evening after police launched a new traffic campaign.
  
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• Former Alliston hospital communication manager pleads guilty to sex charge

  13-07-2018 21:41 via CTV News Barrie
  An Alliston hospital employee has pleaded guilty to a sex charge involving a teenage girl.
  
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• Open burning banned in most areas

  13-07-2018 20:43 via CTV News Barrie
  Many more municipalities have issued total burn bans because of the significant risk with these dry, hot conditions.
  
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• Fleeing vehicle crashes into house in Barrie, one man facing charges

  13-07-2018 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  Police say a man is facing numerous charges after a fleeing vehicle crashed into a house in Barrie, Ont.
  
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• Barrie police seek fragrance thieves

  13-07-2018 18:59 via CTV News Barrie
  Police are looking for help to identify some sweet-smelling thieves after a rash of fragrance thefts over the last few months.
  
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• Ford repealing sex-ed curriculum to please social conservatives: Horwath

  13-07-2018 18:30 via CTV News Barrie
  NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says Premier Doug Ford is repealing Ontario's modernized sex-education curriculum to please social conservative supporters, a move that she says will hurt the province's children.
  
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• Vehicle crashes into Barrie house, one man facing charges

  13-07-2018 17:55 via CTV News Barrie
  Police say a man is facing numerous charges after a fleeing vehicle crashed into a house in Barrie.
  
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• Fatal plane crash in Markham

  13-07-2018 17:44 via CTV News Barrie
  One person is dead after a small plane crashed in Markham on Thursday evening.
  
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• Thieves Go To The Beach Too-Don’t leave valuables unattended. Consider leaving items at home or locked in your vehi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-07-2018 17:37 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Thieves Go To The Beach Too-Don’t leave valuables unattended. Consider leaving items at home or locked in your vehi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Barrie Police is looking to ID 2 males after a string of fragrance thefts that may be linked to similar thefts in o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-07-2018 16:28 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Barrie Police is looking to ID 2 males after a string of fragrance thefts that may be linked to similar thefts in o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Good Morning and #TGIF ! Have a great day ☀️ https://t.co/x8vvCPqgKT

  13-07-2018 13:04 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  
  Good Morning and #TGIF ! Have a great day ☀️ https://t.co/x8vvCPqgKT
  
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• Fire crews continue to battle major grass fire near Brechin

  12-07-2018 23:39 via CTV News Barrie
  The hot and dry conditions are taking a toll on local fire departments.
  
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• 41 killed in fatal transport truck crashes so far this year: OPP

  12-07-2018 22:49 via CTV News Barrie
  Ontario provincial police say fatal transport truck collisions are up in all but two of the force's six regions this year, with collisions in the North East Region up by 800 per cent from 2017.
  
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• Man hits two vehicles before rolling truck into a driveway

  12-07-2018 22:41 via CTV News Barrie
  Neighbours came to the rescue of a man trapped in his truck after he flipped it onto its side in a driveway in Barrie on Thursday.
  
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• Hospice in Alliston officially opens

  12-07-2018 21:44 via CTV News Barrie
  The 10-bed $6-million Matthew’s House Hospice officially opened on Thursday.
  
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• Hockey Night in Barrie XI announces players set to participate in charity game

  12-07-2018 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  This year's lineup includes former NHL players Mike Gartner, Greg Johnston, Rick Jackman, Daniel Tkaczuk, Darren Archibald, Travis Dermott and Brandon Mashinter. 
  
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• ‘Altercation’ at outlet mall sends man to hospital facing charges

  12-07-2018 19:31 via CTV News Barrie
  There is a heavy police presence at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Cookstown following a bizarre chain of events.
  
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• Police asking for help locating man missing since June 12

  12-07-2018 18:44 via CTV News Barrie
  It has been one month since 46-year-old Christian Robinson went missing from his Bradford home.
  
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• A #TBT to #NationalPeaceOfficersMemorialRunA 3-day trek from #Toronto to #Ottawa (Sept 27-30) which raises awarene… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  12-07-2018 18:27 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  A #TBT to#NationalPeaceOfficersMemorialRunA 3-day trek from #Toronto to #Ottawa (Sept 27-30) which raises awarene… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• ‘Potential risk’ prompts increased police presence for GTA, Wonderland, Vaughan Mills

  12-07-2018 18:23 via CTV News Barrie
  Information about a "potential risk" in the Toronto area led to an increase in police presence in York Region and Toronto's downtown core on Thursday.
  
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• Major police presence around GTA, Wonderland, Vaughan Mills

  12-07-2018 18:23 via CTV News Barrie
  Police say they have increased the number of officers throughout York Region as a precaution after they received “unconfirmed and uncorroborated information regarding the Greater Toronto Area.”
  
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• Increased police officers around GTA, Wonderland, Upper Canada Mall

  12-07-2018 18:23 via CTV News Barrie
  Police say they have increased the number of officers throughout York Region as a precaution after they received “unconfirmed and uncorroborated information regarding the Greater Toronto Area.”
  
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• Concerns grow for missing woman

  12-07-2018 17:36 via CTV News Barrie
  Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Mount Forest woman.
  
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• Hockey mom helping kids in Kabul lace up

  12-07-2018 01:14 via CTV News Barrie
  A hockey mom has made it her mission to bring her love of the game to the place she grew up.
  
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• Massive fire in Ramara keeps crews battling hot spots

  12-07-2018 01:10 via CTV News Barrie
  Fire crews have been battling a massive grass fire in Ramara Township for days.
  
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• Hydro One board resigns, CEO retires

  11-07-2018 23:16 via CTV News Barrie
  Premier Doug Ford says he has made good on a key campaign promise, announcing the immediate retirement of the CEO of Hydro One and the resignation of the utility's entire board of directors.
  
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• Cash injection for NICU at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

  11-07-2018 21:51 via CTV News Barrie
  Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital got a big donation for some of its smallest patients on Wednesday.
  
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• Black Lives Matter Toronto holds rally in Barrie after death of Olando Brown

  11-07-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Led by Black Lives Matter Toronto organizers, about 30 people marched to the Barrie Police Service station on Sperling Drive in a peaceful protest.
  
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• Man charged following alleged sexual assaults a home daycare

  11-07-2018 19:40 via CTV News Barrie
  A 23-year-old Vaughan man has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults against a child at a home daycare.
  
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• Ontario reverting to old sex-ed curriculum in fall, education minister says

  11-07-2018 19:05 via CTV News Barrie
  Ontario's education minister says the sex-ed curriculum taught to children in the coming school year will be an older version, not the controversial updated program brought in by the previous government.
  
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